The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9944

9944. Eternal Source Of Life And Light

1 Eternal source of life and light,
Supremely good and wise,
To Thee we bring our grateful vows;
Accept our sacrifice.

2 Our dark and erring minds illume
With truth’s celestial rays;
Inspire our hearts with heavenly love,
And tune our lips to praise.

Safely conduct us, by Thy truth,
Through life’s perplexing road;
And bring us, when our journey’s o’er,
Lord, to Thine abode.

4 For in Thy presence e’er abounds
Fullness of purest joy;
At Thy right hand unceasing flow
Pleasures without alloy.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal source of life and light
• Title: Eternal Source Of Life And Light
• Author: John P. Estlin
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: A Collection of Hymns and Psalms for Public and Private Worship by Andrew Kippis et al. (London: 1795)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: CHELMSFORD by Aaron Chapin

Tune Information

• Name: SAWLEY
• Composer: James Walch (1860)
• Meter: CM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain